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Warning: dubious medical accuracy. I’m not an expert.

Something to note about fevers; they’re like running a marathon for your body even when you’re stationary.

Think about it: increased heart rate, panting, sweating, muscle aches, soreness, exhaustion, high metabolism. Fighting a virus is like cardio, except your body is working hard regardless of what you do. Your body can’t stop. Basic tasks are monumental for your feverish whumpee because they’re doing it on top of the equivalent of jogging non-stop for hours.

The same principle can also apply to healing from injuries, or anything else where the body has to work overtime. Something to think about.

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when their sense of duty is so dominant all they can think of when they're sick is how much work they're missing and how many people they're disappointing [insert confetti and piñatas]

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extremely good trope: injured character sees their own blood on someone else who's otherwise unscathed and gives a concerned "are you hurt?" double points if they're so injured they're barely lucid

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Affection from a caretaker to a sickie, is literally the cutest shit ever: (ADDITIONS ARE VERY WELCOME ON THIS POST)

A:General cute affection shit:

-back rubs when they’re throwing up, just to be there for support

-tummy rubs for sickies with upset stomachs

-holding their hair back from their face as they vomit/alternatively, tying their hair back into a ponytail or bun for them so they don’t get puke in it

-For sickie/whumpee in a lot of pain/delirious and scared , just holding their hand and letting them hold on as tight as they need to, even if it feels like your hand is broken.

-rubbing sickie with a chest cold’s chest or patting their back to break congestion loose.

-petting their hair or rubbing their back in a steady motion to help them sleep.

-gentle touches or kisses to their forehead to check for fever.

-hugging them tight and rocking them slowly to calm them down when they wake up from a scary fever dream

-rubbing muscles to make them hurt less when sickie is feverish

-just general comforting touches for sickies u know

B:Actual Caretaking affection shit:

-wiping tears/runny nose/puke from their face with a cloth, sickie trying to fuss away from the touch but failing since they’re so weak

-thermometers, oh fuck thermometers are good

-helping a sickie back to bed/the bathroom/somewhere else, walking slowly and supporting most of their feverish weight cause they’re just so tired.

-putting ice packs/damp cloths on sickies neck or forehead to lessen fever

-getting sickie more blankets when they’re cold or uncomfortable

-giving them medicine, because… adorable y’know

-sickie coughing or sneezing into your shoulder, you can just feel the heat rolling off them and every rattly breath they take.

C.Vocal affection shit:

-murmuring reassurances (It’s gonna be okay, you’re alright, you’re safe) 

-soft singing to help them sleep

-cute, confusing conversations with delirious sickies

-asking sickie what’s wrong, what can I do for you, what do you need

-just asking sickie yes/no questions, especially if sickie can’t talk cause of sore throat/nausea/just too tired to. 

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reblog if you’re a sick fuck

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writing a fic where blorbo is poisoned and blorbo in love with her has to take care of her, ideas for how i could get this across?

I would recommend doing some research on the poison involved so that it's as realistic as possible. In a fantasy/sci-fi setting you can probably make up your own poison and choose the symptoms and treatment you deem the best for the situation. Here are some ideas to help you with that:

General Symptoms of Poison

-> from this source.

Stomach Pain

Feeling Nauseous/Being Sick

Drowsiness

Dizziness

Weakness

High Temperature

Chills (shivering)

Loss of Appetite

Headache

Irritability

Difficulty Swallowing

Breathing Difficulties

Skin Rash

Blue Lips and Skin

Double Vision/Blurred Vision

Sudden, Noticeable Heartbeats (Palpitations)

Mental Confusion

Seizures

Loss of Consciousness

Treatment

-> seeking medical help is also a good idea. The best idea probably.

-> from this source.

If they are poisoned by swallowing something, try to get them to spit out anything that is remaining in their mouth.

If they are unconscious and swallowed something, try to wake them to encourage them to spit out anything left in their mouth. Do not put your hand into their mouth and do not try to make them sick.

If the poison is on their skin or clothes, remove their clothes and wash the affected area with warm or cool water. Be careful not to contaminate yourself.

Lay the person on their side with a cushion behind their back and their upper leg pulled slightly forward so that they do not fall on their face or roll backwards. (Recovery Position)

If vomiting, keep their head pointed down to prevent them from breathing it in or swallowing it. Do not give them anything to eat or drink.

If they have stopped breathing or their heart has stopped, perform CPR.

It is important to know what substances you think the person may have swallowed, when it was taken, why it was taken, how it was taken, and how much was taken.

Any existing medical conditions prior to being poisoned are important to be aware of, as it may impact their recovery/ the poison may have effects on their condition.

Activated Charcoal - sometimes used to treat someone who's been poisoned. It binds to the poison and stops it being further absorbed into the blood.

Antidotes - these are substances that either prevent the poison from working or reverse its effects.

Sedatives - may be given if the person is agitated.

Ventilator (breathing machine) - may be used if the person stops breathing.

Anti-epileptic medicine - may be used if the person has seizures.

Writing Prompts For a Character Being Poisoned

-> feel free to edit and adjust pronouns as you see fit.

"Hey, hey, hey," she was lightly tapping his face, his head lulled to the side. "Open your eyes," she said to him gently, her heart sinking with each passing second. "Wake up, I need you here with me."

She had trouble keeping her eyes open. The room was spinning. She felt so weak. All she could hear was their voice, as if they were far away, telling her not to fall asleep.

They had this awful marking on their skin. It crawled across their shoulders and peeked out from underneath their shirt at the sleeves and neck. She thought it looked like it was getting worse every day, slowly blossoming across their skin. "It's not as bad as it looks," they said, trying to make her feel better. The raspiness of their voice and pale complexion did not fill her with hope.

"Your heart is pounding," she said, pressing a hand to his chest. His skin was feverish, warmth radiating off of him. Yet, he shivered as if he were freezing. "Only because I get nervous around you," he responds, a flirty tilt to his voice. They both knew that wasn't the only reason, but she smiled anyway.

"Will you eat something? For me?" They shook their head miserably. "I can't."

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If you need ideas, Casey puking down Samir’s chest art please?

I did need ideas anon, I always need ideas 🙏 but oh my god I haven’t posted art in so long sorry here’s Casey thanking Samir for carrying him by vomiting down his shirt ❤️

(he’s wearing Samir’s varsity jacket btw <3)

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Poison list

While it's important to approach writing with creativity and imagination, it's crucial to prioritize responsible and ethical storytelling. That being said, if you're looking for information on poisons for the purpose of writing fiction, it's essential to handle the subject matter with care and accuracy. Here is a list of some common poisons that you can use in your stories:

Hemlock: Hemlock is a highly poisonous plant that has been used as a poison in various works of literature. It can cause paralysis and respiratory failure.

Arsenic: Arsenic is a toxic element that has been historically used as a poison. It can be lethal in high doses and can cause symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, and organ failure.

Cyanide: Cyanide is a fast-acting poison that affects the body's ability to use oxygen. It can cause rapid loss of consciousness and cardiac arrest.

Nightshade: Nightshade plants, such as Belladonna or Deadly Nightshade, contain toxic compounds that can cause hallucinations, respiratory distress, blurred vision, dizziness, an increased heart rate, and even death when ingested.

Ricin: Ricin is a potent poison derived from the castor bean plant. It can cause organ failure and has been used as a plot device in various fictional works.

Strychnine: Strychnine is a highly toxic alkaloid that affects the nervous system, leading to muscle spasms, convulsions, and respiratory failure.

Snake Venom: Various snake venoms can be used in fiction as deadly poisons. Different snake species have different types of venom, each with its own effects on the body.

Digitalis: Digitalis, derived from the foxglove plant, contains cardiac glycosides. It has been historically used to treat heart conditions, but in high doses, it can be toxic. Overdosing on digitalis can cause irregular heart rhythms, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances.

Lead: Lead poisoning, often resulting from the ingestion or inhalation of lead-based substances, has been a concern throughout history. Lead is a heavy metal that can affect the nervous system, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, cognitive impairment, anemia, and developmental issues, particularly in children.

Mercury: Mercury is a toxic heavy metal that has been used in various forms throughout history. Ingesting or inhaling mercury vapors can lead to mercury poisoning, causing symptoms like neurological impairment, kidney damage, respiratory issues, and gastrointestinal problems.

Aconite: Also known as Wolfsbane or Monkshood, aconite is a highly toxic plant. Its roots and leaves contain aconitine alkaloids, which can affect the heart and nervous system. Ingesting aconite can lead to symptoms like numbness, tingling, paralysis, cardiac arrhythmias, and respiratory failure.

Thallium: Thallium is a toxic heavy metal that can cause severe poisoning. It has been used as a poison due to its tastelessness and ability to mimic other substances. Thallium poisoning can lead to symptoms like hair loss, neurological issues, gastrointestinal disturbances, and damage to the kidneys and liver.

When incorporating poisons into your writing, it is essential to research and accurately portray the effects and symptoms associated with them. Additionally, be mindful of the potential impact your writing may have on readers and the importance of providing appropriate context and warnings if necessary.

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🖤 Whumpee Looking…Not Okay 🖤

There’s a distinctive moment at which Caretaker realizes something is wrong. Maybe something gives it away. Like…

Staring at nothing.

A nervous habit, like tapping a finger or biting a nail.

Breathing too fast.

Not breathing.

Talking just a little bit too loudly.

Not talking, all day.

Refusing food.

Visibly tired. Eye bags.

Dead eyes.

Eyes slightly widening at the sight of a trigger.

That very small shudder.

Gripping things. Chairs. Railings. Sinks.

Going suddenly pale.

Excusing themself to be alone.

“You’ve been quiet all day. Please talk to me.”

A tear escaping despite their best efforts.

The moment of realization. The way Caretaker’s heart just drops.

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character A finds it unusual that character B isn’t in the mood for their favorite dinner. playfully, A reaches over, feels B’s forehead, and asks through a laugh: “are you feeling okay?”

heat meets A’s palm, proving that, no, B isn’t feeling okay at all

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let's call this prompt

Surprise: two sickies

a caretaker who's caught sickie's stomach bug, but is doing everything in their power for not let their sickie notice.

��� caretaker preparing soup for them, but inside every smell and texture they come across is only worsening their own nausea. they end up just nibbling on crackers the entire day to keep themselves from passing out.

• forgetting their own health, but still reminding sickie to drink water, keep food down, and rest.

• having to hide their own gagging when they have to clean sick off the floor, or when sickie is puking in a bucket they are holding. or even worse, when sickie ends up puking right on them and caretaker can only ran to the bathroom, reassuring sickie all the way, to try and puke quietly so they won't hear it.

sickie finds out, of course, when caretaker comes to put them to bed, leaving a trash can within reach and the light catches them just right. sickie finally sees how pale and tired they look, they've been sweating cold this whole time, shivering even! their stomach has been an aching hollow all day, and they can't seem to stay still.

sickie feels awful, of course, for being so caught up in their own misery to not notice their friend/partner/caretaker has been suffering too. sickie ends up pulling them to bed to with them to rest, not allowing caretaker to leave until they've rested at least a little.

and of course, this ends with caretaker getting sick off the side of the bed, the stress and the nausea finally catching up to them.

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Caleb compilation

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forever thinking about "i'm fine" meaning please ask again.

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One thing about the flu is that it worsens fast. I'm talking actual influenza, not the colloquial 'stomach flu' which has nothing to do with influenza. A character can go to bed almost perfectly fine and wake up a few hours later at hospital levels of bad. They can be dying before they even know what hit them.

I'm especially thinking of a whumpee coming home from a trip exhausted and kind of run down but their partner just chalking it up to travelling or maybe stress as they go to bed. Only, the next morning, Whumpee has a horrendous fever and they have such a bad cough their chest sounds like it's crunching as they cough.

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Just saw a post where a character was referred to as a “chaotic sickie.”

Is there an alignment chart for sickies? CAN there be one?

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It's time!

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In honor of my not feeling good:

Some Signs of having a Fever (and you might not know it)

Feeling cold even when the temperature is warm or you are buried in blankets

Chills that come and go

Headache (very common, particularly behind the eyes)

Mild to moderate nausea

Feeling like your body is really hot and your extremities are cold

Racing or thudding heart

Changes in breathing, faster and shallower usually but sometimes the opposite

Cold sweating

Fatigue

Wandering or incoherent thoughts or severe brain fog

Achy joints

Weakness

Feeling sick when you drink something cold or if room temp water feels cold

Noticing your eyes water a lot

A hot, sticky feeling in the back of the throat

Getting dizzy all of a sudden or experiencing vertigo when moving

Your eyes physically hurt

extra crackly joints.

Restlessness

Just. Odd behavior in general. Maybe you got the sudden urge to call someone you haven’t talked to in years. Maybe you just feel like laying on the floor for no apparent reason. Maybe you get the idea that the wall might taste good. Goes along with wandering and incoherent thoughts.

Sudden anxiety that compels you to find other people. Anyone’s company is better than none and you can’t explain why. The idea of being by yourself is suddenly unpleasant. I refer to this as the Puppy Response.

Alternatively a compulsion to hide and bunker down away from everyone else. I call this the Cat Response.

What I call Panic or Manic Circling where you’re a specific kind of restless that’s compelling you to find somewhere to be but you don’t know where “it” wants you to go or why, so you just kinda go in circles hoping the answer jumps out at you.

Bizarre emotional states. Maybe you’re extra moody, or you’re ugly crying for no obvious reason. Maybe you’re unusually elated or happy, (that one’s always sus to me) or get upset over absolutely nothing. Maybe a depression spiral hits you out of nowhere and won’t quit.

Perhaps it’s because I have OCD too(brand spanking new diagnosis), but I find that compulsive comfort behaviors are suddenly much more frustrating or nitpicky when I have a fever or don’t feel good in general.

Now all of these can happen independently of a fever and for lots of other reasons, but I have found that if more than like three are happening all at the same time, I should check my temperature.

I have an unusual quirk (though it’s not really odd for ADHD or autistics, much less AuDHD) in that my body is absolutely terrible at telling me something is wrong and tends to find the weirdest ways of expressing that.

I have, for the record, checked my temperature when I had like 9 of these all coinciding and I actually really felt like I had a fever, and have a temp of a whole whopping 99.5. (Like now) I have also checked my temperature when I only had 3, all the emotional ones, and my temperature was 104.2. For some reason the higher my fever gets the less able to feel it I become, so I’ve learned to do a self check of these symptoms often.

I feel like these may be useful for anyone writing a sick character and wondering how they could possibly not know they’re feverish, especially very feverish. Plus it’s interesting to see if other people experience these odd things.